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Birmingham to open two-day application window for critical repair program; city announces back-to-school and vendor events

5496985 · July 29, 2025
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Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced the city will open Critical Repair applications for two days in September to provide urgent home repairs for 100 residents (up to $30,000 each). The mayor also promoted a back-to-school Tools for School event, vendor procurement expo and Rise Up Birmingham graduation dates and registration details.

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced July 29 that the City of Birmingham will open applications for its Critical Repair program for two days in September, offering urgent home repairs to 100 eligible residents with up to $30,000 per household available.

The announcement, delivered during the regular City Council meeting, included program details and a schedule of related community events and business outreach. Woodfin said informational sessions will be held before applications open and urged residents to register to learn program requirements.

The Critical Repair program is intended to fund urgent repairs such as roofing, plumbing and electrical work for qualifying households, with the mayor stressing the initiative’s importance to seniors and other residents who need immediate assistance. “This…

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